Château L'Evangile

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend

9.319 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Masterclass in San Francisco with Saskia De Rothschild, Chairwoman DBR Lafite. Chateau L’ Evangile is another property owned by the Rothschild Family.

The nose reveals; dark, deep currants. Ruby, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, blueberries, baked strawberries and black raspberries. Dark chocolate, cinnamon, caramel, clove, touch of nutmeg, dark rich soils, steeped black tea, some black licorice, tree sap, eucalyptus notes, leather, soft tobacco, saddle/wood with ruby, fresh and withering dark, red flowers with soft violets.

The body is full. The mouthfeel gorgeous. The tannins firm, powdery, tarry & sticky. currants. Ruby, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, blueberries, baked strawberries and black raspberries. Dark chocolate, cinnamon, caramel, clove, touch of nutmeg, dark rich soils, steeped black tea, some black licorice, tree sap, eucalyptus notes, leather, soft tobacco, saddle/wood with ruby, fresh and withering dark, red flowers with soft violets. The structure, tension, length and balance are beginning to find its groove. The acidity is nice round and beautiful. The long finish is, sexy on the palate, ruby gorgeous, well balanced, polish and beautiful. It lingers nicely for minutes.

All wines arrived weeks ago directly from the Chateau.

Photos of; the Crown Room on the 23rd floor of the Fairmont where the Masterclass was held, tasting set up, our double decanters and pourers and another view of the city of San Francisco.

Masterclass in San Francisco with Saskia De Rothschild, Chairwoman DBR Lafite. Chateau L’ Evangile is another property owned by the Rothschild Family.

The nose reveals; dark, deep currants. Ruby, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, blueberries, baked strawberries and black raspberries. Dark chocolate, cinnamon, caramel, clove, touch of nutmeg, dark rich soils, steeped black tea, some black licorice, tree sap, eucalyptus notes, leather, soft tobacco, saddle/wood with ruby, fresh and withering dark, red flowers with soft violets.

The body is full. The mouthfeel gorgeous. The tannins firm, powdery, tarry & sticky. currants. Ruby, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, blueberries, baked strawberries and black raspberries. Dark chocolate, cinnamon, caramel, clove, touch of nutmeg, dark rich soils, steeped black tea, some black licorice, tree sap, eucalyptus notes, leather, soft tobacco, saddle/wood with ruby, fresh and withering dark, red flowers with soft violets. The structure, tension, length and balance are beginning to find its groove. The acidity is nice round and beautiful. The long finish is, sexy on the palate, ruby gorgeous, well balanced, polish and beautiful. It lingers nicely for minutes.

All wines arrived weeks ago directly from the Chateau.

Photos of; the Crown Room on the 23rd floor of the Fairmont where the Masterclass was held, tasting set up, our double decanters and pourers and another view of the city of San Francisco.

May 23rd, 2019
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

8.3

Tasting group 2/7/16. Blind. Capsicum, hard, black plum. Capsicum in the flavors, odd tartness. Guessed right bank.

Tasting group 2/7/16. Blind. Capsicum, hard, black plum. Capsicum in the flavors, odd tartness. Guessed right bank.

Mar 15th, 2016
Inseon Hwang

Bold Bordeaux. Robust, earthy.

Bold Bordeaux. Robust, earthy.

Nov 24th, 2023
Alexandre Pagliano

Dark rubi robe, nose of black plum, dark berries and a hint of flowers. Very elegant and complex, full bodied but light on its feet, no overripe merlots here, done in the classical way. We love it very much and think its one of the best of the right bank in this small vintage.

Dark rubi robe, nose of black plum, dark berries and a hint of flowers. Very elegant and complex, full bodied but light on its feet, no overripe merlots here, done in the classical way. We love it very much and think its one of the best of the right bank in this small vintage.

Jul 16th, 2023
Inseon Hwang

Bold powerful Bordeaux. Dark fruit. Deep cherries and some gravel.

Bold powerful Bordeaux. Dark fruit. Deep cherries and some gravel.

Aug 15th, 2022
Andy Stabile

Took a minute for this to open up, but when it did, it was fantastic. Fruits kept some boldness, but still had some earthiness in there. Great velvety mouth feel. @Mes Amis with Tara, Bo & Kevin

Took a minute for this to open up, but when it did, it was fantastic. Fruits kept some boldness, but still had some earthiness in there. Great velvety mouth feel. @Mes Amis with Tara, Bo & Kevin

Jul 15th, 2022
Alexandre Pagliano

Wow. Kaleidoscopic wine. Dark cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco, roses and violets, a precise, pure, elegant and complex wine that is great now but will stand the test of time. Tanins are polished as can be and the wine is long and same time subtle. Great stuff. Highly recommended. Get one bottle and see for yourself.

Wow. Kaleidoscopic wine. Dark cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco, roses and violets, a precise, pure, elegant and complex wine that is great now but will stand the test of time. Tanins are polished as can be and the wine is long and same time subtle. Great stuff. Highly recommended. Get one bottle and see for yourself.

Feb 15th, 2022
Marta Jackowska

Dark fruits. Smooth. Smokey

Dark fruits. Smooth. Smokey

Dec 24th, 2021
Ken Z
9.4

Nose of red and black fruits mixed with earth, leather, and tobacco. Flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with earth and leather. Long finish.

4/23/9/4/4 + 50 = 94 pts

Nose of red and black fruits mixed with earth, leather, and tobacco. Flavors of sweet cherry and blackberry with earth and leather. Long finish.

4/23/9/4/4 + 50 = 94 pts

May 18th, 2018
Thomas Kennedy

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Dec 9th, 2016